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You may be wondering what a recessed roof is. Well, you will be surprised to know that this type of roof has certainly passed your eyes before, you just didn't know the name! This is a type of invisible roof, made in houses with a more modern design and the idea is just that: to put your attention on the other parts of the house, and not on the roof.
In addition to enhancing the shape of the house, this type of project may cost less compared to common roofs. This is due to the fact that it is not necessary to use a large wooden structure for the roof to perform its function masterfully.
To avoid any unforeseen problems, the ideal is to hire an architect who specializes in the construction of these roofs and bandstands (the bands that frame the roof of the house). Another factor to be considered is that in this type of project there is a higher expense with gutters and thermal blankets when compared to the common roof.
If you're still in doubt about what we're talking about, follow these 60 spectacular houses with built-in roofs that we've separated for you and find your inspiration:
1. house with multiple modules
Note in this example that the house is divided into several modules - and the recessed roof helps maintain uniformity between them.
2. straight facade and curved side
Here the architect bet on a long, straight façade and the side with a curved detail that gave the charm to this construction.
3. total highlight for the glass wall
Remember when we said that the recessed roof helps direct your gaze to what matters most in the house? This is the case: the beautiful glass wall has been enhanced.
4. roof and entrance wall in tune
The wall and the roof of the house are in perfect harmony: straight lines enhance the minimalist architectural design.
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The simplicity of the straight strokes and the presence of the recessed roof left all the charm and prominence to this beautiful palm tree.
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In this example, the focus is on the details: the three side columns add an innovative touch to the design.
7. symmetrical blocks
The recessed roof left the composition simple and with the look of two symmetrical blocks.
8. brick side column
Beautiful construction with an imposing side column made of brick, and horizontal columns in a dark tone for added refinement.
9. a mini house
A very small and minimalist construction. The great detail is really in the smallness and simplicity of the construction.
10. wooden balcony
The large veranda with a wooden roof is the highlight of this project.
11. wide and bright design
One more point for the recessed roof! In this project, all the attention is on the wonderful natural light and the large internal spaces.
12. wooden facade
Beautifully enhanced facade with wood finish and white walls.
13. highlight on the balcony
The long balcony is in evidence in this construction with multiple angles.
14. large glass windows
Spacious spaces with beautiful glass windows deserve full attention. Notice how the recessed roof makes the look cleaner.
15. hollow roof
The entrance of the house with a recessed roof is all hollowed out, which allows light to pass into the room.
16. wood and concrete
Beautifully highlighted by this concrete and wood facade: elegance at first sight.
17. balcony as niches
The entire upper part of the house seems to take the shape of a niche, thanks to the recessed roof and fully enclosed side walls. Note that at the bottom one of the sides has no wall, giving lightness to the composition.
18. elegant minimalism
Beautiful design in graphite tone with details in relief on the wall. The color and shape of the building are in evidence, bringing elegance and a mysterious air.
19. garage with recessed roof
Note in this composition that the garage, next door, also has a recessed roof, following the same pattern as the house.
20. open social area and closed private area
Innovative design in this project that enhanced the social area with glass walls and maintained privacy on top.
21. rounded shapes and straight lines
The discretion of the recessed roof allowed the architect to play a little more with shapes: straight lines and rounded walls in the same project.
22. high projects
It's not a building, it's a house! But notice that the highlight on the white wall with wooden details makes the house feel like it has a much higher ceiling height.
Concrete, wood and glass: a mixture of textures
Beautiful finishing of this facade that mixes materials and textures with the use of concrete, wood, and beautiful glass windows in the center.
24. wood only
Elegant facade all made of wood. You hardly notice where the doors are in this simple yet exquisite composition.
25. house or shed?
The emphasis on doors, which look more like gates, gives the house a relaxed look.
26. use two types of roof in the project
You can enhance your home with this mix between the recessed and the common roof. In this project, the common was used in the lower part of the house.
27. use the curves
28. internal part in wood
The internal finish of this recessed roof was all made of wood, matching the brick walls.
29. featured entrance hall
The recessed roof left all the highlight of the house to its entrance hall, with a beautiful wooden door.
30. featured windows
The beautiful divided window on the upper floor is the highlight of this project, in addition to the glass walls on the first floor.
31. simple and beautiful architecture
This is an example that the design doesn't need to be full of adornments to be beautiful. The inlaid roof enhanced the house in its simplicity of forms.
32. beautiful glass balcony
Clean look in this project with a beautiful side staircase and glass balcony.
33. rustic look
The facade in wood and concrete made the look of this house more rustic and modern, in a simple way.
34. more commercial look
Another advantage of the recessed roof is that it can bring a more serious and professional look to the project, so you can use it even for commercial purposes.
35. modern design
The columns at the base of the design give it a modern look and guide our gaze to the wide, symmetry-filled top.
36. countertop door in evidence
The big difference in this project is in the upper part, with all wood finishing and beautiful balcony doors.
37. rounded facade
The beautiful shapes of this rounded façade show that your project doesn't always have to be straight. Innovate!
38. design with multiple heights
In this case, the architect used different heights for the roofs of the rooms in the house, giving the project a modern look.
39 Facade with subtle platband
The platibands, besides ornamenting the facade of the house, serve to hide the roof in a subtle way.
40. featured pool
The hidden roof and the light color of the walls do not take our attention away from the beautiful outdoor pool in this project!
41. house on sloping terrain
The symmetry of the roof as it follows the sloping terrain makes the project a beautiful example of playing with shapes.
42. highlighting the landscaping
The hidden roof made the star of the project the beautiful facade with lush landscaping design.
43. clean design
The hidden cover left this house with a clean design, enhancing the beautiful colored door with glass detail.
44. explore the platiband
Here the architect explored the veranda as a roof for the balcony.
45. simple roof and metal grids
The detail that makes the difference in this project is the choice of the metal railings for the railing. The shine of the metal made the facade more elegant.
46. balcony that brings lightness
In this case, the project has more solidity in the entire upper part, with a shape that resembles a large block. However, the hidden roof and the glass balcony gave lightness to the facade.
47. set of lights with brise
Note the beautiful effect on the side wall, formed by the shadow projected through the brise in the window of the upper part of the house!
48. high ceiling height
A beautiful example of a project that took advantage of the high ceiling to use an exuberant high and mirrored door, giving the facade an imposing look.
49. recessed roof with garden
This is an example of a recessed roof with a garden, also called a green roof or an eco-roof. Note the small branches of foliage appearing next to the entrance of the house. Charming!
50. three levels of coverage
The example shows how to exploit the straight lines of the roof in more than one layer of coverage throughout the house.
51. wooden niche in the facade
The upper part of the house is all done with wood finishing and has spot lights on the ceiling, which give the environment the feeling of a niche.
52. textured facade
The choice of different materials for the facade, such as concrete, metal, and wood, brought texture and color to the project.
53 Built-in roof on the outside
In this example, both the main part of the house and the attached part in front have the invisible roof.
54. illuminated balcony
Excellent use of the veranda with spotlights to give full attention to the facade of the house.
55. brise in the entire facade
The entire upper part of the house gained more privacy with the use of a beautiful brise, which is the highlight of this finish.
Now that you have seen these beautiful recessed roof options, you have an idea of which design could be your inspiration when planning your home! If you want to know more about other roof models, check out this post we did about colonial roofs.
